patriotism

Meanings

• loyalty and devotion to a country

  - "He was a true patriot, serving his country with honor and distinction."
  - "The patriotic spirit was alive and well in the community, with citizens coming together to support their country."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651271"

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Synonyms

nationalism , chauvinism , jingoism , superpatriotism , ultranationalism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with patriotism
America , applause , civilization , democracy , empowerment , enlightenment , freedom , humanity , independence , justice , liberty , morality , nation , patriarch , patriarchal , patriot , patriotic , progress , prosperity , republic , rights , security , self-determination , sovereignty , strength , succession , survival , territory , tradition , transformation , triumph , unity , valor , victory , voice , volition , welfare , well-being , wholeness , will , wish , work , worth

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. patriot (en) : a person who loves, supports, and defends their country and its interests.
   

2. patron (en) : a person who provides financial support, protection, or advocacy for another person, organization, or cause.
   

3. patronize (en) : to provide financial support, protection, or advocacy for another person, organization, or cause. To patronize something means to show support or approval for it.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of patriotism that leads to same result
patriotism , patriotisms

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Forms

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{"term"=>"verbal patriotism", "meaning"=>"expressing patriotic feelings, sentiments, or ideas through spoken language, such as in conversations, speeches, debates, or other forms of verbal expression."}, {"term"=>"written patriotism", "meaning"=>"expressing patriotic feelings, sentiments, or ideas through written language, such as in letters, emails, articles, stories, poetry, or other forms of written expression."}, {"term"=>"visual patriotism", "meaning"=>"expressing patriotic feelings, sentiments, or ideas through visual art, such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, graphic design, photography, film, animation, or other forms of visual expression."}

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'patria' meaning 'fatherland' or 'homeland'. The term 'patriotism' refers to the loyalty and devotion that individuals have towards their country.

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Related Concepts

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1. nationalism: Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of national identity, loyalty, and unity, often to the exclusion of other identities and loyalties. Nationalism can take various forms, such as cultural nationalism, economic nationalism, political nationalism, or military nationalism.

2. globalization: Globalization is a complex and multifaceted process of interconnectedness and interdependence among people, organizations, and nations around the world, often facilitated by advances in technology, communication, transportation, finance, trade, and other global economic and political systems.

3. multiculturalism: Multiculturalism is a social, political, and cultural philosophy that advocates for the recognition, acceptance, and celebration of the diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and expressions of individuals and communities, often in the context of a larger, more diverse society or global community.

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Culture

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Patriotism is an integral part of many cultures around the world. It is expressed through various forms of art, literature, music, film, and other cultural expressions. Patriotism is also reflected in the way people live their daily lives, the way they interact with each other and with their communities, and the way they contribute to the well-being and progress of their country and its people.

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